Room painting
Set out the room size, walls, ceilings, woodwork, current condition and preferred colour or finish.
Trades services · London
Painters and decorators in London
A strong decorating brief covers the surfaces, preparation, finish and access—not just the number of rooms. Sortd keeps those details together for London professionals to review.
- Clear brief before posting
- Relevant professionals choose the work
- Rate and total shown before booking
What you can post
Start with the outcome you need.
These are live painting & decorating job types on Sortd. Your brief can be edited before it reaches professionals.
Ceiling painting or repair
Describe stains, cracks, flaking or previous water damage and whether the cause has already been fixed.
Wallpaper hanging
Include wall dimensions, paper type, pattern repeat and whether old coverings need removing.
Exterior painting
Explain the elevation, surface material, access height and visible preparation needed.
Full interior repaint
List rooms and surfaces, occupancy, furniture, timing constraints and whether materials are supplied.
A better brief
Give professionals enough to choose well.
Useful detail reduces back-and-forth and makes it easier to judge timing, access and the likely scope.
Separate preparation from finish
Mention holes, cracks, peeling paint, stains and old wallpaper so preparation is not hidden inside a one-line request.
List every surface
Walls, ceilings, doors, frames, skirting and radiators can require different products and time.
Explain access and occupancy
Say whether rooms are empty, furnished or occupied and whether work must happen in stages.
How Sortd works
From plain-English request to a clear booking.
- 01
Describe the job
Tell Jack what happened, where the job is and when you need it. He shapes the details into an editable brief.
- 02
A professional chooses it
Relevant local professionals can review the scope, timing and offered rate before accepting or proposing a change.
- 03
Review, book and track
Confirm the professional, rate, minimum and service fee, then keep messages, completion and payment together.
Before work starts
Resolve active damp or leaks first
Fresh paint will not solve an ongoing leak or damp source. If staining or damaged plaster is recent, explain what caused it and whether the underlying issue has been repaired.
Questions, answered
Painting & decorating jobs on Sortd
Clear expectations make a stronger first brief and a smoother booking.
Can I ask for labour only?
Yes. State which paint, wallpaper or other materials you already have and who is expected to supply preparation materials.
How many photos should I add?
Include a full view of each room or elevation plus close-ups of damage, edges and surfaces needing preparation.
Can I post a whole-property repaint?
Yes. List the rooms, approximate size, surfaces, occupancy and target dates so professionals can judge the real scope.
Start your request
What needs sorting?
Describe your painting & decorating job in your own words. Review the brief before it goes live.